Beloved coach and owner of Precision Toyota Ronald Gene Ball of Brandon, Manitoba has died. He passed away on Wednesday 29th May 2024 at the age of 74.
He was announced dead through a Facebook post that reads “It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ron Ball.” The actual cause of what led to Ron Ball has not been made known. He was born on November 14, 1949.
In 1979, Ron founded Precision Toyota, marking the beginning of what would become a cornerstone of the automotive industry in Brandon and the broader Westman region.
His journey began on a cattle farm near Shilo, where he grew up imbued with the values of hard work and perseverance.
As a young man, he took a job with a local septic business, but when the winter season slowed things down, Ron transitioned to selling cars for a Toyota dealership in Brandon.
His innate entrepreneurial spirit soon emerged, leading him to co-found a used-car dealership, Ron’s Wheel Estate, with his partner Kenny Campbell. This venture laid the foundation for what would become Precision Toyota.
Over the years, Precision Toyota has grown and thrived, celebrating its 45th anniversary this past year. Ron’s dedication to his business was unwavering, and he took immense pride in seeing a new generation continue his legacy.
His son, Scott, along with Ken’s son, Jordan, have stepped into leadership roles, ensuring that Precision Toyota remains a family affair and a pillar of the local business community.
In 2009, Ron’s contributions to the business world were formally recognized when he was named the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year.
However, his influence extended far beyond the confines of his business endeavors. Ron was deeply committed to his community, often engaging in philanthropic activities that touched countless lives in Westman.
Many of his efforts were carried out quietly, away from the spotlight, embodying a spirit of generosity and humility that endeared him to many.
Ron is survived by his wife Patty, whom he was married to for 43 years; His son Michael and companion Erin of North Carolina; Daughter Michelle of Pennsylvania; Brother Donald and wife Kathy of Arizona; Grandchildren, Sean Ball of Germany, Rachel Ball of Wyoming, Great Granddaughter, Sophia of Germany; many great friends, church family members, neighbors and old buddies from his high school years at Stonewall Jackson and from his Sig Tau years at Concord College. He will also be missed by his two fur babies, Major and Dakota. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Betsy Ball, of Charleston. WV. Several aunts and uncles, and his grandmother Nana of Charleston. His mother and father-in-law, Ella and Harold Six, of Princeton, WV, and brother-in-law, Kenny Six.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ron Ball will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 1, 2024, in the Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Ray Jones officiating.
Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Princeton with military graveside rites provided by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until the service hour at the funeral home.
